Agenda and minutes

To approve as a correct record and sign the Minutes of the meeting held on 13 February 2012.

The Minutes (copies of which had been circulated) of the meeting held on 13 February 2012 were approved as a correct record and signed by the Chair.

The following interest was declared:-

Personal Interest

To receive any announcements from the Chair about local community events or issues.

No announcements were made.

Councillors and members of the public are invited to raise ‘Neighbourhood Policing’ issues with the local Neighbourhood Policing Team.

The Chair reported that this item would be considered in conjunction with agenda item 4 (f) Open Forum – the annual report of the Neighbourhood Policing Team and the Community Safety Unit.

Members of the public are invited to put questions to the Chair of the Area Committee on any matters within the powers and duties of the Area Committee, subject to the exclusions set out in the Code of Practice (Questions must be submitted prior to the commencement of the meeting on the cards provided. These are available the meeting and on the Council’s website at www.stockport.gov.uk/areacommittees).

No Public Questions were submitted.

The local Area Conditions Officer and the Highways Officer will attend the meeting to provide an update on matters raised at the last committee meetings. Councillors and Members of the public are invited to raise issues affecting local environmental quality.

(a) Peter Loughlin (Area Conditions Officer) attended the meeting to answer questions from Councillors and members of the public in relation to environmental issues within the area represented by the Heatons & Reddish Area Committee.

The following issues were raised/comments made:-

·         6 abandoned vehicles had been reported in the last month and had either been removed or were being investigated.

·         97 cases of fly tipping had been reported, some cases remained on going.

·         1 Duty of Care notice had been issued to a local business.

·         98 cases of graffiti had been reported, 78 jobs were non offensive and the remainder were of an offensive nature. Officers were working in partnership with Greater Manchester Police to try and gather further intelligence in respect to the offensive graffiti.

·         91 cases relating to Advancement had been received and 5 Notices had been issued in relation to the offence.

·         1 Section 92a Notice had been issued and a case had been pursued through the Magistrate’s Court pertaining to failure to produce a waste carrier’s licence.

·         A litter pick at Broadstone Hall Primary School.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted and Peter Loughlin be thanked for his attendance.

(b) Sharon Darwin (Highways Officer) attended the meeting to answer questions from Councillors and members of the public in relation to highway issues within the area represented by the Heatons & Reddish Area Committee.

The following issues were raised/ comments made:-

·         Investigations in relation to blocked gullies on Heaton Moor Road remained on-going.

·         Inadequate road markings at the Reddish Road, Morrison’s junction.

·         The pot hole mole.

·         Inadequate road markings at the Clifton Road/ Mauldeth Road roundabouts.

·         An update in respect to the resurfacing of Bedford Street.

·         A road surface inspection on Longford Road West.

·         Poor road markings at the Fir Tree Road Box Junction.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted and Sharon Darwin be thanked for her attendance and presentation.

To receive petitions from members of the public and community groups.

Councillor David Wilson submitted a petition on behalf of residents of Mill Lane, Reddish requesting the introduction of a residents’ only parking scheme.

RESOLVED – That the petition be referred to the Service Director (Place Management) and he be requested to submit a report to a future Area Committee meeting.

Community Safety Unit – Report to Heatons and Reddish Area Committee.

Community Safety Unit – Report to Heatons & Reddish Area Committee

Representatives of the Community Safety Unit and Greater Manchester Police attended the meeting and reported on issues affecting the North of Stockport and in particular on-going partnership work between the Community Safety Unit and the Neighbourhood Policing Team to address issues in the Heatons and Reddish area.

The following comments were made/issues raised:-

·         2011/2012 was the 8^th year in succession that crime had fallen in Stockport in spite of reductions In resources for the Safer Stockport Partnership.

·         Stockport remained one of the safest areas in the country to live and work.

·         Neighbourhood Partnership Team Meetings continued to be a great success and Councillor involvement was particularly welcomed and helpful.

·         The Joint Action Group (JAG) swiftly dealt with problem individuals and offenders.

·         The success of Operation Gotham and the launch of the ‘Ringmaster’ Community Messaging portal.

·         The establishment of the ROC Café had proved to be a particular success and was a valued community asset.

·         Operations Oakham and Colchester dealing with crime and anti-social behaviour had a significant impact.

·         The opening times of the various police stations in Stockport/ Staffing levels and the working patterns of Police Community Support Officers.

·         Children’s Homes operating without first attaining appropriate planning consent.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted and the thanks of the Area Committee be extended to officers in the Community Safety Unit and Greater Manchester Police for their continued excellent work in reducing crime in the Heatons and Reddish area.

To consider any applications for Area Flexibility Funding or to receive feedback from organisations who have received funding.

(i)            Friends of the Vale, Reddish Vale.

(ii)          Belle Vue Brass Band

(iii)         Stockport Bowls Development Group

(iv)         Whitehill Allotment Society

(a) A representative of the Friends of the Vale attended the meeting and presented an application requesting funding towards a family fun day event in Reddish Vale Country Park on 7 July 2012.

RESOLVED – That the Democratic Services Manager be requested to make a grant of £600.00 (to be divided equally between the Reddish North and South wards) to the Friends of Reddish Vale towards a family fun day event in Reddish Vale Country Park on 7 July 2012.

(b) A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted an application on behalf of Belle Vue Brass Band requesting funding towards the purchase of blazers for the band.

RESOLVED – That the Democratic Services Manager be informed that the Area Committee would not wish to make a grant on this occasion.

(c) A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted an application on behalf of Stockport Bowls Development Group requesting funding towards the provision of coaching at St Elizabeth’s School.

RESOLVED – That the Demoratic Services Manager be requested to make a grant of £600.00 (£200 Reddish South, £400 Reddish North) towards the provision of coaching at St Elizabeth’s Primary School, Reddish.

(d) A representative of the Whitehill Allotment Society attended the meeting and presented an application requesting funding towards various projects at the Allotment.

RESOLVED – That the Democratic Services Manager be requested to make a grant of £550.00 towards various projects at the Allotment and that he be requested to identify in which parts of the area the Allotment holders reside to determine how the money should divided between the ward budgets.

(e) A representative of the Green Lane Allotments attended the meeting and presented an application requesting funding towards the provision of notices boards at the Allotments.

RESOLVED – That the Democratic Services Manager be requested to make a grant of £616.00 (to be divided equally between the Heatons North and South Wards) for the provision of Notice Boards at the allotment.

The following development application will be considered by the Area Committee:-

DC048691     Land at Buckingham Road, Heaton Moor

Outline planning application for residential development comprising up to a maximum of 210 dwelling, ( all matters appearance, landscaping , layout ans scale except access to be reserved for subsequent approval) including demolition of existing buildings on the site.

The Area Committee is recommended to grant planning permission subject to the conditions contained in the report.

A development application was submitted.

(NOTE: Full details of the decisions including conditions and reasons for granting or refusing planning permission and imposing conditions are given in the schedule of plans. The Corporate Director of Place is authorised to determine conditions and reasons and they are not therefore referred to in committee minutes unless the committee makes a specific decision on a condition or reason. In order to reduce printing costs and preserve natural resources, the schedule of plans is not reproduced within these minutes. A copy of the schedule of plans is available on the council’s website at www.stockport.gov.uk/planningdecisions. Copies of the schedule of plans, or any part thereof, may be obtained from the Place Directorate upon payment of the Council’s reasonable charges)

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager outlined the procedure approved by the Council for public speaking on planning applications.

In respect of plan no. 48691 an outline planning application for residential development comprising up to a maximum of 210 dwellings (all matters appearance, landscaping, layout and scale except access to be reserved for subsequent approval) including demolition of existing buildings on the site at Land at Buckingham Road, Heaton Moor,

the applicant attended the meeting and spoke in support of the application,

it was then

RESOLVED – That the Planning and Highways Regulation Committee be recommended to grant planning permission but that they be requested to give further consideration and be informed of the following:-

·         Access issues and parking on Tatton Road South both during construction and after completion and the effect on commuter parking. Councillors were of the opinion that further regulation was not necessarily the answer to any concerns.

·         Councillors were of the opinion that the suggestion that the housing estate would produce around 50 school age children was a conservative estimate and that realistically they would be divided between 3 and not 7 schools as suggested.

·         The Committee were of the opinion that a 25% provision of affordable housing should be conditioned.

·         The Committee were of the opinion that 75% of the affordable housing provision should be made available for rent.

To consider a report of the Service Director (Legal and Democratic Services).

The report summarises recent appeal decisions; lists current planning appeals and dates for local enquiries; informal hearings for planning appeals, and enforcement action within the Heatons and Reddish Area Committee area.

The Area Committee is recommended to note the report.

Officer contact: Joy Morton, 0161 474 3217, joy.morton@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Service Director (Legal & Democratic Services) submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) listing any outstanding or recently determined planning appeals and enforcements within the area represented by the Heatons & Reddish Area Committee.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

To consider a report of the Service Director (Place Management)

The report provides for consideration the results of four Post Scheme Consultations carried out in January 2012, in respect of measures introduced on Phases 2, 3 & 4 and in the Craig Road area, as part of the Didsbury Road corridor during 2008-11.

The Area Committee is requested to consider and comment on the report.

Officer Contact: Neville Kay on 0161 474 4836 or email: neville.key@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Service Director (Place Management) submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) providing the results of four Post Scheme Consultations carried out in January 2012, in respect to measures introduced on phases 2,3 & 4 and in the Craig Road area as part of the Didsbury Road corridor during 2008-2011.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

To consider a report of the Service Director (Schools and School Improvement).

The Area Committee is requested to approve the proposed appointment at Didsbury Road Primary School.

Officer contact: Libby Evans on 474 3847 or email: libby.evans@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Service Director (Schools and School Improvement) submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) requesting the Area Committee to consider making a nomination to the current vacancy at Didsbury Road Primary School.

RESOLVED – That the Executive Councillor (Children and Young People) be requested to approve the following nomination:-

Name                         School                                   Nominating Group

Mrs B Judson           Didsbury Road                     Conservative

This item has been placed on the agenda at the request of Councillor Anthony O’Neill.

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager reported that this item had been placed on the agenda at the request of Councillor Anthony O’Neill.

Councillor O’Neill expressed his desire to provide grit bins on the Bluestone Estate and Seven Oaks Avenue. Councillors commented that the provision of grit bins was an issue which affected all four wards and suggested that the Service Director (Place Management) provide a comprehensive report to the Area Committee outlining the Council’s policy for the provision of bins and locations where they are currently provided in the four wards.

RESOLVED – That the Service Director (Place Management) be requested to provide a comprehensive report to a future meeting of the Area Committee outlining the Council’s policy for the provision of bins and locations where they are currently provided in the four wards.

To consider a report of the Democratic Services Manager.

The report provides an update on progress since the last meeting on decisions taken by the Area Committee and details the current position on area flexibility funding. The report also includes the current position on the highway and traffic management delegated budget.

The Area Committee is recommended to note the report.

Officer contact: Damian Eaton, 0161 474 stephen.fox@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) updating the Area Committee on progress since the last meeting on decisions taken by the Area Committee and the current position on Area Flexibility Funding.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.